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Vermont Castings WMC36 Homeowner's Installation And Operating Manual

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WMC Series
Woodburning Fireplaces
FP583A
WMC
12/18/98
For use in U.S./Canada
Underwriter's Laboratories
Report No. MH7603
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use.
For Models:
WMC36
WMC42
Homeowner's Installation
and Operating Manual
20000583 1/13 Rev. 31

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  • Page 1 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplaces For Models: WMC36 WMC42 Homeowner's Installation and Operating Manual FP583A 12/18/98 For use in U.S./Canada Underwriter's Laboratories Report No. MH7603 DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL: Retain for future use. 20000583 1/13 Rev. 31...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Group dealer. Drafts Only use Vermont Castings Group components or the war- ranty will be voided and a fire hazard may be created. The fireplace should not be located in areas that create drafts Vermont Castings Group warranty will be voided by and...

  • Page 3: Specifications And Framing

    WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace WMC36 Series Woodburning Fireplace — Circulating Model 22" (559mm) Rough Opening 47" (1194mm) Depth 11" Dia. Z\x" (13mm) (279mm) 8Z\ v " 22Z\x" (210mm) (572mm) 8" Dia. (203mm) 22" (559mm) Recessed B\," (16mm) Nailing Flange Rough Opening Width 41"...

  • Page 4: Parts Identification

    WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Front Width back Width Depth WMC36 33Z\x" 20Z\v" 18Z\v" (851 mm) (514 mm) (464 mm) WMC42 39B\," 23C\," 18Z\v" (1007 mm) (594 mm) (464 mm) FP1531 Fig. 2a Hearth dimensions. FP1531 Chase Installation hearth dimensions 9/04 djt...

  • Page 5: Chimney Requirements

    20 feet. (G from the hearth to the chimney exit. 81" 146" plus H cannot exceed 20 feet.) 84" 151Z\v" WMC36 WMC42 e. A chimney support (Model SKCS8, 87" 156Z\x" Maximum: TCS8A - 8 inch triple wall) is required every 89Z\v"...

  • Page 6: Planning Information

    WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Planning Information Preplanning an installation is very important to ensure The Ten Foot Rule safety and to save time and money. An installer must predetermine where a fireplace will be set and how the Major U.S. building codes specify a minimum chimney chimney system will be run.

  • Page 7: Installation

    WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Installation Chimney Supports The chimney system is supported by the fireplace for vertical chimney heights less than 30' (9 m) above the Insulating Fireplace enclosure hearth. Chimney supports are required if the vertical for Cold Climates height exceeds 30' (9 m) with SK8 chimneys or 20' (6 m) If you live in a cold climate, it is not required but highly with 3-wall chimneys.
  • Page 8 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Framing Ground Framing can be constructed before or after the fireplace is set in place, however, most installers build the frame Ground Screw before setting the fireplace. Black Variable Speed Con- Frame fireplace with 2 x 4 lumber or heavier materials. Wall trol (optional) Junction Box...
  • Page 9 Imaginary Cen- not be mixed. terpoint NOTe: To use the TWABR adapter on the WMC36, remove and discard the cover plate on the top shield. (Fig. Straight-Up Chimney Installation To mark the centerline of the flue, put the fireplace in final position and measure out from the wall: 9Z\v"...
  • Page 10 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Framing the Ceiling Hole Frame the ceiling chimney hole as shown in Figure 13. It is good practice to use framing lumber that is the same size as the ceiling joists; this is a requirement at attic level. Metal Safety Strips The following table gives firestop spacer model num-...
  • Page 11 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Installing Outside Air Kit Inner Pipe Section An outside air kit is installed in all WMC Series Fireplaces. If Pipe desired, or if local codes mandate the use of an air kit, then an AK-MST is required to complete the installation (from air kit to the outdoors).
  • Page 12 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Attic Installation Nails (4) Attic Insula- Firestop Spacer tion Shield Nails (4 required) Joist NOTe: If the attic insulation shield is used, the firestop is not required in the attic installation. Attic Joist Ceiling Installation Base Flanges Ceiling FP263...
  • Page 13 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Air Space Clearances Cut and Frame Roof Hole Size of roof hole varies with the type of chimney termination Combustible framing material MUST NOT installed. Refer to installation instructions provided with the penetrate AIR SPACE (shaded areas). chimney termination to find correct size of roof hole.
  • Page 14 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace mum clearance from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf. Combustible 12" Mantel and (305mm) Finished Wall All joints (top, bottom and sides) where wall or decorative Trim Max. facing material meets fireplace surround must be com- pletely sealed with a noncombustible material.
  • Page 15 (3) 1/2 inches thick outer edges. Seal crack between the fireplace hearth and 2. Vermont Castings Group - EH2416, K = .458, hearth extension with a noncombustible material. (Figs. 1 inch thick required.
  • Page 16 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace How to Operate Your Fireplace COMMON MATERIALS AND FACTORS Your fireplace can provide countless hours of pleasure and MINIMUM MATERIAL THICKNESS security. However, use your fireplace carefully because EH2416 any time you build a fire inside a house, a problem may 1.09 0.50 in.** 0.458...
  • Page 17 1/2" gas line for installation of an approved gas appliance. 1" (Vermont Castings Group manufactures a wide variety of Min. Supply Gas Line gas logs for use in Vermont Castings Group fireplaces.) Line Tube Be sure to have the appliance installed in accordance with building codes. Ceramic...

  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace 14a,b Vermont Castings Group reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specificaitons, prices and discontinue colors and products at any 2-583 time, without notice. Parts page WMC36/42 Woodburning Fireplace 3/2/99 djt Item/Model Number WMC36 WMC42 1.

  • Page 19: Accessories

    Vermont Castings group approved components. If you use an unapproved component to make any modifications, you may create a possible fire hazard and will void the Vermont Castings group warranty. In ad- dition, such action may void the coverage provided by the owner’s insurance.
  • Page 20 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace Chimney Components U.S. Component Description Model Number Round Top Termination Top used to terminate chimney at roof. RLTSK8 (SK8) (Flashing not included.) Round Top Termination - Top used to terminate chimney at chase. RLTSK8L Extended (SK8) (Flashing not included.) Flashing Metal finishing required around Contemporary...
  • Page 21 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace (Chimney Components con't.) Component Description Model Number Square Chase Termination Square chimney cap used to terminate chimney SLTS8 through chase. Includes adapter. (Flashing material) Adapter Kit Required to unite 3-wall chimney with S20BR, S20UB S20BT, S20BW Traditional Top Housing Chimney Support Used to support the chimney at each 30' of TCS8A...
  • Page 22 WMC Series Woodburning Fireplace 20000583...
  • Page 23 Limitations and exclusions 1. No one has authority to add to or vary this limited warranty, or to create for Vermont Castings Group any other obliga- tions of liability in connection with this fireplace and accessory.
  • Page 24 Vermont Castings group 149 Cleveland Drive • Paris, Kentucky 40361 www.vermontcastingsgroup.com...

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